Today's News

There are certain trees that consistently remain my favorites.
When I think about their common characteristics, one thing stands out: the bark. Interesting bark is always there, whether the tree is leafing out, blooming or showing dramatic fall color.
Bark remains constant whether the tree is good, bad, pretty or ugly.
Bark has become one of those things we look to when deciding on what to plant, but have you ever thought about the function of bark?

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), a federal program that provides technical and financial assistance to land users to address natural resource concerns. NRCS is asking for local input for the fiscal year 2013 program.

Sarah Renee Barton, center, received the Licking Valley Business and Professional Women’s $300 High School Student Sponsorship for college. Barton will be attending Maysville Community College this fall. She attended a luncheon in her honor and Carla Harney, past president, left, and Mary Ann Lee, president, presented Barton with a check and a certificate on behalf of the LVBPW Organization. Barton was also informed that she is now a member of the LVBPW Organization. The organization will pay for the first year of her State dues.

The Mary Henson Circle of Elmarch United Methodist Church hosted a Thanksgiving lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The tables were decorated with fall arrangements and Pauline Copes, president, welcomed everyone and led in prayer. Pastor Jeff Jackson gave the blessing for the meal.
Nikki Richie and Doris Fryman sang several songs and Diana White played the piano. Joyce Courtney was the guest speaker.
After lunch the business meeting was called to order by Copes.
Shut-in for November is Ruth Spires.